Job Title: Backend Developer (Python/FastAPI)
Job Location: Knutsford, UK
Job Type: Inside Ir35 contract
Role Overview
Seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services. The role involves working with modern DevOps practices, database systems, and cloud-native platforms.
Key Skills & Experience
- Databases: Oracle (mandatory), MongoDB (nice to have), RDBMS expertise.
- Integration: Kafka, REST/JSON API.
- Frontend (Basic): React.
- AI Exposure: Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitLab Duo, Claude).
- Core Skills: Data structures & algorithms (working knowledge), solution design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Design scalable and secure system architecture.
- Integrate with messaging systems and databases.
- Collaborate across teams in an Agile environment.
- Ensure code quality, automation, and CI/CD adherence.